June 2024 It is recommended that all purchasers invest in a Land Information Memorandum (LIM Report) as part of their investigations into a property that they are interested in purchasing. So, what is it? A LIM Report provides a summary of the information that the local council currently holds relating to the property itself as… Read More.
June 2024 Two recent high profile Australian intellectual property cases show that while clever marketing strategies can be used to signal similarities and differences between your business and that of your competitors, care needs to be taken or you could be at risk of claims of trademark infringement. The High Court of Australia in Self… Read More.
June 2024 The success and sustainability of a company can be in part attributed to the ability of its Board to stay on top of the latest developments, act quickly, and make informed decisions. So, what are some of the key questions that directors should be asking themselves to ensure they achieve this? Leveraging emerging… Read More.
November 2022 A new Bill has been drawn from the ballot in Parliament that, if enacted, will bring some positive news to wineries with cellar doors. After a few years of limited visitors and staffing shortages we are pleased to report on some good news for the industry. This article discusses the proposed legislation and… Read More.
November 2022 A recent Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) White Paper proposed a complete policy review of the retirement villages framework which has not taken place since the Retirement Villages Act 2003 legislation was enacted nearly 20 years ago. The 2020 White Paper highlighted flaws in the complaints system and confusing documentation and sought feedback.… Read More.
November 2022 Many of you will probably be overwhelmed with the recent string of developments in immigration policy. In this article, we have summarised the most important developments. Skilled Migrant Category reopening Immigration Minister Michael Wood has recently announced that the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa – halted during Covid-19 border closures – will… Read More.
November 2022 This article outlines and considers the implications of proposed and potentially transformative legislation around ‘no-fault termination’ that, if implemented, will have an impact on every business and worker in New Zealand. The Future of Work Tripartite Forum (the Forum) is a partnership between the Government, Business New Zealand, and the New Zealand Council… Read More.
November 2022 Recent changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 will affect most New Zealand businesses. Now is the time for businesses to familiarise themselves with the new rules to ensure their contracts and processes are compliant. Unfair contract terms The ban on unfair contract terms apply to standard form business-to-business contracts where the parties… Read More.